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“Gen. David Petraeus models the new Army Combat Uniform camouflage pattern, saying each brigade combat team will have its own distinctive color of head wrapping, with support troops wearing light blue, the de rigueur color for expeditionary units.

“Petraeus also announced plans for Brigade Textile Teams, or BTTs, that will scout out and procure the lastest in regional fashions to keep counterinsurgency forces up to the minute in couture trends.

“Army plans to award a contract to Prada to produce the ACUs came under fire in Capitol Hill budget hearings on Thursday.”